... to key regional development indicators such as population density, employment, R&D spending and other economic factors. Data comes from all 27 EU Member States, as well as, when available, the four EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland), the acceding country (Croatia) and three of the candidate countries (Montenegro, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey). The Eurostat Regional Yearbook 2012 includes a chapter "Science, technology and innovation" which presents statistical information that illustrates regional developments for science and technology indicators within the European Union (EU). The domains covered are research and development (R & D), the number ...
... At the end of 2009, the former Development Fund has been transformed into the Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro and is a joint stock company owned by the state of Montenegro (MoE 2010b: 7). The aim of the institution is to provide incentives for and acceleration of economic development of Montenegro. With the founding of IDF, the Government of Montenegro has provided an efficient support mechanism for economic development, especially having in mind economic and financial crises. The Fund's activity is ...
... The Privatization and Capital Projects Council has been formed pursuant to the Law on Privatization Economy ("Official Gazette of Montenegro" no. 23/96, 6/99, 59/00,42/04) in order to manage, control and supply the privatization process implementation as well as to propose and coordinate all activities necessary for the capital projects application in Montenegro. The council has been formed for the purpose of protecting the interests of ...
... that have been identified during the first two years of the project on regional, national and international level, and reduce the remaining obstacles or have them on the political agenda; and • Establish a regional BSC Network, together with bscs throughout Montenegro, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, bih and FYR of Macedonia. Initially, the BSC Bar is a project of SPARK (formerly ATA - Academic Training Association) and following project partners: Bar Municipality, Faculty of Tourism Hotel management and Trade, Economic School, Montenegro Business Alliance, Association of Olive Producers, Cultural Centre, Forum of Unemployed Women ...
... The Employment Agency, as the Montenegrin organized labour market institution, is dedicated to support unemployed persons in Montenegro. To this end, it provides among others the following services: · Labour market research · Job-finding and work engagement · Consulting and informing employers and unemployed people on job opportunities and unemployment insurance · Organization of training and education of the unemployed · Vocational guidance ...
... The Foundation for the Development of Northern Montenegro is a Regional Development Agency playing an important rile in implementation of development projects in the north of Montenegro. Since its establishment, FORS has implemented or commenced implementation of different activities, predominately in the following fields: · Regional positioning (setting up priorities, project ...
... The Institute of Biomedical Research was founded in early 2010, in partnership with the Government of Montenegro. It is located in Podgorica, the capital city of Montenegro. The Institute of Biomedical Research is a private venture institution committed primarily to the protection and improvement of the health and well-being of the people of Montenegro, through: · Regulatory control of industrial activities and products ·   ...
... The Institute of Biomedical Research was founded in early 2010, in partnership with the Government of Montenegro. It is located in Podgorica, the capital city of Montenegro. The Institute of Biomedical Research is a private venture institution committed primarily to the protection and improvement of the health and well-being of the people of Montenegro, through: · Regulatory control of industrial activities and products ·   ...
... In Montenegro, a network of regional and local business centres has been developed (six regional centres and three local ones), providing a number of subsidised services for businesses and supporting beginners in business. In partnership with donors (such as EAR and GTZ), DDSME has created eleven regional/local business centres. More than ...
... The Chamber of Commerce of Montenegro is an autonomous, business, professional and interest-basted organisation of business organisations, banks and other financial organisations, personal and property insurance companies, and entrepreneurs doing business in Montenegro (MoE 2009: 38). Within CCE, eleven sub-associations exist. Functioning as a link between the private and public sector, CCE provides information and training ...
... The Montenegro Chamber of Skilled Crafts and Entrepreneurship is a roof organization representing the professional, economical and social interests of Montenegrin small and medium sized enterprises organized by 15 professional associations. It is a self-governed, professional and interest organization that deals with the improvement and development of handicrafts by creating of conditions ...
Activities to establish an incubator in the northern region are still in progress in cooperation with the Municipality of Berane, the organisation Cariatas – Luxemburg and DDSME (MoE 2009: 51). By now, the business plan and a plan of construction work for the new facility has been developed. This project is supported by IPA 2008 – Project “Improving Business Environment for Small and Rural Enterprises” (MoE 2009: 51). Contact E-mail: biroberane@cg.yu ...
In December 2008, DDSME and the Capital City of Podgorica established the first business incubator in the field of information technologies (IT). D.o.o.Inventivnost started its work in March 2009 and plays an important role in the process of founding companies, intensifying the transfer of know-how and creating highly qualified personnel. Further Partners in the project is the University and Municipality of Podgorica, GIZ, TAM/BAS and the organization SPARK. Entrepreneurs with feasible ...
... on international level. MEF is a member of IOE and BusinessEurope and one of the founding members of Adriatic Region Employers’ Centre (AREC), with headquarters in Zagreb. MEF is a member of United Nations strategic initiative for entrepreneurs – UN Global Compact. MEF is the founder of Association of Businesswomen in Montenegro, it has established the Association of Craftsmen, small and medium enterprises, and given full support to the project of founding the Institute for Research and Development of SMEs. MEF membership includes small and medium enterprises, associations of employers (business associations) and large economic systems. MEF members make around 85% of ...
... The Agency for International Co-operation of Montenegro is an institution of the Government of Montenegro which was established approximately 30 years ago. The Agency consists of the following organisational units: • Department for International Scientific, Educational, Cultural and Technical Cooperation; and • Department for General and Financial Issues. The Department for International Scientific and Technical Co-operation performs the following duties: • Preparation, co-ordination and implementation ...
... In 2007, a consortium formed by DDSME, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Montenegro, the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro and Business Start-up Centre Bar planned the setting up for a Centre for Promotion of Innovation within the business sector (DG Research 2010: 11). In November 2007, the Directorate for Development of SMEs (DDSME) submitted to the DG Enterprise and Industry Project Proposal “European Information and Innovation Centre Montenegro” (Call ...
... For the purpose of drafting, coordinating and monitoring the Strategy for Development of SMEs 2011-2015, the Ministry of Economy set up an Coordination Team for Drafting and Implementing the Strategy for Development of SMEs 2011-2015 containing representatives of domestic stakeholders and international donors such as the Chamber of Commerce of Montenegro, Montenegrin Employers Federation, Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro, USAID, EC andUNDP. The strategy’s aim is to achieve a more favourable business environment which would reflect positively on SME competitiveness, innovation, export, employment, and uniform regional development (DDSME 2010: 1). Contact Website: http://www.minekon.gov.me/ministarstvo Phone: +382 20 482 163; +382 20 234 ...
... in Montenegrin media, as well as at professional conferences from the field of ICT, which are organized in Montenegro. The Commission especially evaluates the originality of solutions, breadth of application, integrity of solutions, multidisciplinarity and teamwork. Contact Website: http:// www.mid.gov.me E-mail: cabinet@mid.gov.me Phone: +382 20 241 412 Fax: +382 20 241 790 Address: Rimski Trg 45, 81 000 Podgorica, Montenegro Department for ...
... of cooperation, special attention was directed towards: economic and technical assistance and cooperation in traffic; environmental protection; SME cooperation and cooperation in the fields of culture, education and tourism; and cooperation in combating all forms of criminal. The Adriatic-Ionian Initiative is presided on rotation basis between the seven countries members. Montenegro holds currently the chairmanship (June 2010 – May 2011). Contact Address: Stanka Dragojevića 2, Podgorica, Montenegro Contact persons: Nada Kovac, Advisor for Mobility Programmes,Tourism, Culture and Interuniversity Cooperation Phone: +382 20 405 313 E-mail: nada.kovac@mps.gov.me Focal points by the area of cooperation http://www.mip.gov ...
... Programme (CIP) in March 2008 and associated itself with the first EIP and third component ICT PSP – April 2011. DDSME is the responsible institution for the first component, while the Ministry for Informational Society and Telecommunications is for the third one. The establishment of the European Information and Innovation Centre Montenegro was financially supported by this programme (DG Research 2010: 7). Contact E-mail: info@euroinfo.me Phone: +382 20 406 310 Fax: +382 20 406 323 Address: Novaka Miloseva 42, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro Contact person: Ljiljana Belada, EIICM Manager Phone: + 382 20 406 310 E-mail: ljiljana.bozovic@nasme.me www ...